Obituary of Bella Abzug

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Bella Abzug

Bella Savitzky Abzug (born July 24, 1920 in The Bronx, New York) was a politician, lawyer, and activist who was best known for being a U.S. congresswoman of the National Woman’s Political Caucus. Bella died on March 31, 1990 and her death was because of complications of open heart surgery. She died at age 77.

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Bella Abzug Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Abzug, Bella
    • Common Name: Bella Abzug
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: July 24, 1920
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Battling Bella
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Orthodox
    • Political Affiliation: Democratic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Bella's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Bella Savitzky Abzug
    • Father: Emanuel Savitzky
    • Mother: Esther Savitzky (née Tanklefsky)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Martin Abzug (married 1944-1986, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Liz Abzug
      • Eve Abzug

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 31 1998 at age 77
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (open heart surgery)
  • Interment: Buried at Old Mount Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, Queens County, New York

Category Tags:

PoliticianLawyer Activist American Born on July 24th Born in 1920 Born in New York Died in 1998 Died at age 77 Died from Surgical Complications

Quotable Quotes:

"A woman's place is in the house -- the House of Representatives." (IMDB)

"Bella Abzug led an inspiring life dedicated to advocating for social justice and women's rights, leaving a lasting impact on future generations even after her passing. (V)"

"Bella Abzug was a prominent feminist and political leader, known for her passionate advocacy for women's rights and social justice, until she ultimately succumbed to an illness. (V)"

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